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Tax Law
Dear Readers, We have received several questions about the new tax reform law enacted at the end of December 2017. The Tax Cuts and Jobs...
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Quickbooks
Dear Readers, Michael is just starting up his business and recognizes the fact that he lacks accounting acumen, particularly in...
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Branding
Dear Readers, Danielle started her soap business two years ago. She is barely turning a profit and therefore hasn’t pulled the trigger...
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Family Businesses
Dear Readers, A brother and brother-in-law own a small auto-body shop in Kansas City, Kansas. They initially saw the benefits of working...
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Importance of guardianship decisions prior to leaving for vacation
With kids out of the school and summer vacations starting, most of us are starting to plan or getting ready to leave for a family...
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Employee Retention
Dear Readers, Turnover happens. One small business owner, Samuel, has struggled with retaining good employees and ended up overpaying...
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Cash Flow
Dear Readers, Managing cash flow is arguably the most important aspect of one’s business. And we’ve all probably heard the statistic...
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Three key suggestions to avoid disputes in your estate planning process
Your beneficiaries’ fondness of one another may be out of your control, in life or death. With that in mind, the following tips and...
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Loan Preparedness
Dear Readers, The unknown can be scary, especially when dealing with finances. A recent situation came to our attention. A business...
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MBE Certification
Dear Readers, With the recent discussion about building a new airport in Kansas City, there has been increased talk about minority...